People are living longer. As a result, some people think that older people cause many problems to the government. Others argue that they have greater contribution to the society. To what extent do the advantages of having on ageing population outweight the disadvantage.
As most people spend a major part of their adult life at work, job satisfaction is an important element of individual wellbeing. Do you agree or disagree?
As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their cars. Do you think the advantages of this trend for individuals outweigh its disadvantages for environment?
When designing a building, the most important thing for architects to consider is the intended use of the building rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
All education (primary, secondary and university education) should be free to all people, and paid and managed by the government. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In some countries there is a restriction of age for legal marriages. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages.
In some cultures, childeren are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving childeren this message?
Politicians should take more responsibility for preventing and solving global environmental problems, because individuals can do very little. Do you agree or disagree?
some people say that children should star learning a foreign language when they are 7 years old, but other believe that they should start when they are 18 years old. discuss both views and write your opinion.
The graph below shows the average monthly chnage in the prices of three metal during 2014.
too much emphasis is given for education of students. more government should be spent on free time activities for young people. to what extent do agree or disagree?
Most career choices demand vocational skills or specialist knowledge. However, despite this, most schools still teach academic subjects such as history or social studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this?
You attended a language course, and felt that it did not meet your expectations.
Write a letter to improve the quality of the course for future learners
Explain why you were not satisfied from the course
Suggest some ways to improve, such as teaching methods, materials and the structure of the course
Explain how these changes will improve the course for future learners
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population living in cities in four Asian countries from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The best way to make people use cars less is make them pay a road toll on busy roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write about 250 words.
Some people believe that reading books are better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The diagrams below show the life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production of skill cloth. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the percentage of the Uk adolesents following vegetarian diet.
Some people that nowadays we have too many choices. To what exten do you agree or disagree with this statement?
58.The diagram presents the process of recycling glass bottles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
N THE MODERN WORLD IT IS NO LONGER NECESSARY TO USE ANIMALS FOR FOOD, CLOTHING OR MEDICINE. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
Write a letter to the manager of the travel agency. In your letter,
say about the holiday and where you stayed
mention why you are unhappy about the hotel where you stayed
say what you would like the travel agency to do
The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what exxtent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
For centuries important parts of education have remained such as reading , writing and math. With the advent of computer , some people think that computer skill made as afourth skill to be added to the list. To what extent do you agree?
The two maps below show the village of Bunborough in the present day and plans for the village in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
“Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.”
Some people say that companies who sponsor big games can gain a lot; other people believe that it has disadvantages for them. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the price of tree metals during 2014
The pie chart illustrates the principal reasons behind the worldwide land degradation, whilst the table chart represents the main causes which led to the aforementioned issue by region in the 1990s. Overall, over-grazing was the main cause of agricultural land degradation, while European region was the one, mostly affected by this issue. Looking in closer detail at the pie chart, it can be clearly seen that over-grazing is the leading factor of land degradation throughout the world with a frequency of 35%. The deforestation issue comes after representing 30% then the over-cultivation with 28%. However, a minority of other reasons are still responsible for this environmental disease. Moreover, the table chart highlights the fact that Europe is the most devasted land comparing to Oceania and north America with a fraction worth 23% . The major cause is deforestation representing a portion of 9.8%. Oceania follows the word wide trend with over grazing as a first cause of land degradation. Finally, North America is clearly the less polluted region with 5% of land destructed.
Many people believe that children should spend their time reading stories rather than playing computer games or watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six year old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
•Explain why you would like the job
•Give details of why you will be a suitable person to employ
•Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
The money spent by governments on space programs would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Band 8
A freiend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. th your letter
- explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- describe some possible disadvantages
- say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You are work working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In you letter
explain why you want to take time off work
give details of amount of time you need
suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Students in university education should develop specialists in one subject are rather than create a border range of subjects. To what extend do you agree or disagree
Some people think that increasing the number of police officers on the street is the only effective way to reduce crime. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the modern communication technology is having negative efect on social relationships. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The chart below shows the percentage of the population in the UK who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables in 2002, 2006 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main featurews and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently visited a public library in your town and found some facilities were not in good condition. Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter:
Describe the problems you found
Explain how these problems affected your visit
Suggest what the library should do to improve
The line graph shows the percentage of Australians who were employed between 1976 and 2011 in four groups. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Sample Questions and Band 9 Model Answers For more information and help with your IELTS test visit- IELTSAdvantage.com The graph above shows the stock price of four technology companies between 2011 and 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
The most important decision that young people have to follow is what career to choose. do you agree or disagree?
In some countries , government likes to spend more money to spent money on art. Some people agree with this. However, others think government should on health and health discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Nowadays in many countries young people leave rural areas to study or work in cities. What are the reasons for this? Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Government investment in the arts is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Some people think that children should start learning a foreign language when they are very young. - Do you agree or disagree with this view?
People doing dangerous sports like bungee jumping and scuba diving should be responsible for their own life and rescue workers should not risk their live people. Do you agree or disagree?
Some school leavers go traveling or work for a period of time instead of going directly to university. Do you think this has more advantages, or disadvantages on their study？
The graph below give in formation about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040